Displays filled lines stacked on top of each other, similar to a stacked area chart. Ideal for visualising cumulative totals and how each series contributes to the whole.
When to use a Line stacked chart
This format is ideal when you need to:
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Show how multiple data series add up to a cumulative total across categories.
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Highlight both the overall trend and individual contributions within each category.
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Visualise how components contribute to growth or change over time.
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Maintain a sense of progression while layering data in a compact, area-filled format.
How to build a Line stacked chart
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In the Explore Data tool, go to the Build Your Chart step.
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Under the Type tab, select Line stacked.
- Here is an example:
💡 Tips for Line stacked chart
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Good for cumulative totals over time: Stacked lines show how individual components contribute to an overall trend.
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Use when totals matter: Best used when the total trend line is meaningful, and you want to show how parts make up the whole.
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Use contrasting colours for clearer segment separation: Distinct, high-contrast colours improve readability, especially when many segments are close in value.
- Challenging to compare individual segments: Only the bottom series is easy to compare accurately over time—use with caution if precise comparison between segments is needed.